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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

With EdX’s Building Inclusive Cities online course, understand the drivers of socio-economic segregation and inequality in metropolises across the world. Learn to measure these two phenomena with analytical tools and solve the issue with smart urban design. This programme from the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands belongs to the social sciences domain and tries to incorporate urban planning, landscape designing, spatial inequality, municipal aspects, etc., in one curriculum.

Building Inclusive Cities is a seven-week long, intermediate-level course that allows students to access the learning content free of cost. For better understanding, edX recommends candidates to take Rethink the City MOOC before enrolling in this course. You will learn from leading architects, urban planners, and specialists from TU Delft’s Urban Design section.

The Building Inclusive Cities online training by DelftX includes historical examples of urban designing, case studies of selected cities, and video lectures with English transcripts. Architects, urban planners, and geographers can benefit from the course, utilizing urban inequality’s insights to devise urban policy and design solutions accordingly. The learners can pursue the programme either in paid or free mode. In the paid mode, candidates will be provided a certificate of completion and unlimited access and in the free audit mode, they will be given access only for a limited period. 

The Highlights

  • Historical examples
  • City-based case studies
  • A certificate signed by TU Delft’s faculty 
  • Self-paced course
  • On-schedule intermediate training
  • Online edX programme
  • Seven-week training
  • Pre-recorded course videos
  • Curriculum delivery in English
  • Right to study not needed
  • Free enrolment available
  • Online enrolment

Programme Offerings

  • City-based case studies
  • Certificate signed by TU Delft’s faculty
  • Instructor-led social sciences course
  • On-schedule intermediate training
  • Online edX course
  • 7-week programme
  • Free enrolment available
  • Online enrolment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 11551yesDelft University of Technology
  • Building Inclusive Cities certification course is free of charge. 
  • The certificate, however, entails a price. 

Building inclusive cities: tackling urban inequality and segregation course fee structure

Training type

Amount

Online

NA

Verified Certificate

₹11,551  


Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Interested applicants are recommended to pursue the Rethink the City MOOC by TU Delft to introduce the Building Inclusive Cities online programme.

Certificate Qualifying Details

Moreover, for availing the certification undersigned by TU Delft faculty candidates have to pay the course fee

What you will learn

After finishing the Building Inclusive Cities programme, you can: 

  • Determine what factors drive socio-economic segregation and urban inequality in society
  • Learn to identify, measure, and evaluate segregation and inequality
  • Identify links between urban inequality and socio-economic segregation
  • Craft urban design solutions that reduce the spatial disparity
  • Know the consequences and causes of urban inequality and segregation 
  • Develop smart urban design and policy solutions for your urban context

Who it is for

EdX’s online Building Inclusive Cities programme offered by the Delft University of Technology is best suited for: 

  • Urban Planners
  • Architects
  • Geographers

Admission Details

  • To sign up for edX’s Building Inclusive Cities training course, visit https://www.edx.org/course/building-inclusive-cities-tackling-urban-inequality-and-segregation. 
  • Make sure to go through course details, certificate fee, dates, instructor information, and more before pressing ‘enrol.’
  • Use any of your existing Facebook/Microsoft/Apple/Google personal/organizational profile to sign in. First-time registrants on edX can adhere to the on-screen directions.
  • After that, you can learn as per the course schedule. 
  • When you complete the curriculum, purchase the accreditation by paying online.

Application Details

Sign in/up to start Building Inclusive Cities training. You can create a new edX account with necessary details such as your full name, email, and country of residence. Alternatively, you can sign in through your Microsoft, Google, Facebook or Apple account.

The Syllabus

  • The regional scale
  • The city scale
  • The neighborhood scale

Delft University of Technology Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the Building Inclusive Cities training course curriculum segregated?

Yes. The course is divided into seven sections, one for each week.

2: Do I need any prior knowledge before enrolling in the course?

edX recommends that you take Rethink the City MOOC before enrolment in this programme. The MOOC will act as a foundation for you.

3: Does the Delft University of Technology award credits for the Building Inclusive Cities course?

No such provision is available. However, students do receive a faculty-signed certification. 

4: Can I get a paper copy of the edX certificate home delivered?

No. edX only gives you the digital version, you may get it printed as per convenience. If you need help with that, follow the link https://support.edx.org/hc/en-us/articles/206504068-Can-I-get-a-paper-copy-of-my-certificate-.

5: Can I avail any financial aid while paying for EdX’s accreditation?

Yes. If you need more information about this, go to the link https://support.edx.org/hc/en-us/articles/206501618-Does-edX-offer-financial-assistance-for-verified-certificates-. 

6: Are there any specific system requirements for edX?

EdX is usually compatible with all browsers and devices. However, if you are facing any issue, follow this link https://support.edx.org/hc/en-us/articles/206211848-What-are-the-system-requirements-and-supported-browsers-on-edX-. 

7: Does the Delft University of Technology award credits for the Building Inclusive Cities course ?

No such provision is available. However, students do receive a faculty-signed certification. 

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